Prosecutors have declined to identify the political consultant they say paid bribes to influence votes. But sources briefed on the matter and an Inquirer analysis of campaign finance data and court filings in DeMuro’s case point to one man: former Congressman Michael “Ozzie” Myers.A central question lingered after federal authorities last week disclosed that a South Philadelphia poll worker had admitted taking bribes to stuff ballot boxes in local elections:Who was described in court filings as the man who paid Domenick DeMuro, 73, to inflate vote totals on behalf of favored candidates...…Prosecutors have declined to identify the political consultant they say paid bribes to influence votes. But sources briefed on the matter and an Inquirer analysis of campaign finance data and court filings in DeMuro’s case point to one man: former Congressman Michael “Ozzie” Myers.A central question lingered after federal authorities last week disclosed that a South Philadelphia poll worker had admitted taking bribes to stuff ballot boxes in local elections:Who was described in court filings as the man who paid Domenick DeMuro, 73, to inflate vote totals on behalf of favored candidates...WW…

Activists across the state helped beat Trump. They’re now eyeing local issues as they make their next moves. In Southwestern Pennsylvania, progressive activists are planning workshops on how to engage with voters who believe such conspiracy theories as Donald Trump’s false claim that the election was stolen.In the Lehigh Valley, organizers arefrom local candidates to reallocate police funding and pursue policies aimed at dismantling systemic racism.And in Philadelphia, are putting City Council on notice that this year’s budget must prioritize low-income renters over big developers. and...…Activists across the state helped beat Trump. They’re now eyeing local issues as they make their next moves. In Southwestern Pennsylvania, progressive activists are planning workshops on how to engage with voters who believe such conspiracy theories as Donald Trump’s false claim that the election was stolen.In the Lehigh Valley, organizers arefrom local candidates to reallocate police funding and pursue policies aimed at dismantling systemic racism.And in Philadelphia, are putting City Council on notice that this year’s budget must prioritize low-income renters over big developers. and...WW…

As Joe Biden took the lead in the vote count and then , some of the state’s top Republicans to that the election was stolen and rife with fraud. U.S. Rep. Scott Perry joined a “Stop the Steal” rally in Harrisburg and later as a “horrific embarrassment.” » LIVE UPDATES:  “They say, ‘Oh, you know, 100,000 votes just showed up, and oh by the way, they all just happen to be for Joe Biden,’” he said in one interview on Nov 6. “We had dead people voting. We had a lot of people voting two or three times,” U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly said during a Nov. 24 . And U.S. Rep. Guy Reschenthaler went on the...…As Joe Biden took the lead in the vote count and then , some of the state’s top Republicans to that the election was stolen and rife with fraud. U.S. Rep. Scott Perry joined a “Stop the Steal” rally in Harrisburg and later as a “horrific embarrassment.” » LIVE UPDATES:  “They say, ‘Oh, you know, 100,000 votes just showed up, and oh by the way, they all just happen to be for Joe Biden,’” he said in one interview on Nov 6. “We had dead people voting. We had a lot of people voting two or three times,” U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly said during a Nov. 24 . And U.S. Rep. Guy Reschenthaler went on the...WW…

Lawmakers in Harrisburg want to change how Pennsylvania elections are run. They just don’t agree on how. Or why.Lawmakers in Harrisburg want to change how Pennsylvania elections are run.They just don’t agree on how. Or why.In the wake of a contentious but smoothly run presidential election — and a year after — lawmakers from across the political spectrum say more reform is needed to address lessons learned last year and to shore up the system for the future. Republicans who control the legislature have signaled that election law will be a top priority this year.But and desperate efforts to...…Lawmakers in Harrisburg want to change how Pennsylvania elections are run. They just don’t agree on how. Or why.Lawmakers in Harrisburg want to change how Pennsylvania elections are run.They just don’t agree on how. Or why.In the wake of a contentious but smoothly run presidential election — and a year after — lawmakers from across the political spectrum say more reform is needed to address lessons learned last year and to shore up the system for the future. Republicans who control the legislature have signaled that election law will be a top priority this year.But and desperate efforts to...WW…

Democrats are in a much better position than they were in 2011, when Republicans held the legislature, the governor’s office, and a majority on the state Supreme Court.Pennsylvania Democrats had their this election to take control of one or both houses of the state legislature.They , as Republicans expanded their majority in the House — even defeating the Democratic minority leader in that chamber — and retained control of the Senate.Despite the setback, Democrats will still play a significant role next year in drawing new congressional and state legislative maps in accordance with...…Democrats are in a much better position than they were in 2011, when Republicans held the legislature, the governor’s office, and a majority on the state Supreme Court.Pennsylvania Democrats had their this election to take control of one or both houses of the state legislature.They , as Republicans expanded their majority in the House — even defeating the Democratic minority leader in that chamber — and retained control of the Senate.Despite the setback, Democrats will still play a significant role next year in drawing new congressional and state legislative maps in accordance with...WW…

Pennsylvania Republicans are going all in on President Donald Trump’s false election claims.Pennsylvania Republicans are going all in on President Donald Trump’s false election claims.U.S. Rep. Scott Perry attended a “Stop the Steal” rally in Harrisburg last Friday before to declare the state’s election “a horrific embarrassment."U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser told Fox News host Sean Hannity the situation is dire: “This is no longer one citizen, one vote.”And U.S. Rep. that "we know there is voter fraud that occurred,” it’s just a question of how much. “Very suspect,” he said of the fact that the...…Pennsylvania Republicans are going all in on President Donald Trump’s false election claims.Pennsylvania Republicans are going all in on President Donald Trump’s false election claims.U.S. Rep. Scott Perry attended a “Stop the Steal” rally in Harrisburg last Friday before to declare the state’s election “a horrific embarrassment."U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser told Fox News host Sean Hannity the situation is dire: “This is no longer one citizen, one vote.”And U.S. Rep. that "we know there is voter fraud that occurred,” it’s just a question of how much. “Very suspect,” he said of the fact that the...WW…

In the rural areas of Pennsylvania where Trump draws his strongest and most resilient support, his opponent this time simply isn’t loathed like last time.JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — Robert Pristas works part-time at a library outside Johnstown and does well for himself investing on the side. He says Joe Biden is “probably a decent guy.” But Pristas, 61, is voting for President Donald Trump because he fears Democrats will raise taxes.Andy Szekeresh lives 20 miles north of Johnstown in Ebensburg, in the rolling hills of Cambria County. A retired maintenance worker, he supported Trump four years ago but...…In the rural areas of Pennsylvania where Trump draws his strongest and most resilient support, his opponent this time simply isn’t loathed like last time.JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — Robert Pristas works part-time at a library outside Johnstown and does well for himself investing on the side. He says Joe Biden is “probably a decent guy.” But Pristas, 61, is voting for President Donald Trump because he fears Democrats will raise taxes.Andy Szekeresh lives 20 miles north of Johnstown in Ebensburg, in the rolling hills of Cambria County. A retired maintenance worker, he supported Trump four years ago but...WW…

Toomey cited a coming presidential election when he joined Republicans in blocking a vote to fill an open seat in the final year of Barack Obama’s presidency.The on Friday will put intense political pressure on Republican senators like Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania, who cited an approaching presidential election when they in the final year of Barack Obama’s presidency.In , Toomey pointed to the election less than eight months away, as well as the fact that Obama’s nomination of Judge Merrick Garland to the seat left open by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia would tip the ideological balance...…Toomey cited a coming presidential election when he joined Republicans in blocking a vote to fill an open seat in the final year of Barack Obama’s presidency.The on Friday will put intense political pressure on Republican senators like Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania, who cited an approaching presidential election when they in the final year of Barack Obama’s presidency.In , Toomey pointed to the election less than eight months away, as well as the fact that Obama’s nomination of Judge Merrick Garland to the seat left open by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia would tip the ideological balance...WW…